Kelly,  I'd rather had a c-section with no epi.......Than to have the pain of RSD.....I too have studied in the Medical Field and had never heard of RSD untill it happened to me....there is no other pain like it or even close.....I use Lidoderm patches...I was under the impression from the International RSD foundation that fentnyl patches had been recalled Kelly....Be careful..and yes...the internet will tell you more than you care to learn...You must remember to be kind to yourself....it's not your fault that you have RSD seemingly trying to ruin your life and you're not crazy.....and you're not alone hun....I'm hoping to be able to afford a trip to Germany myself.....Hoping for the Ketamine Coma.....There is a treatment Kelly....It's just not legal in the States...There is also an outpatient treatment, but at much lower doses than the coma treatment....Don't know where you are....I'm in Pennsylvania.....I have an appointment next may with a Physician here....Hoping I can get the Ketamine treatment.....While I try to save enough money to be able to go to Germany....or Mexico actually....There is hope Kelly....The State's are just a bit slow and behind the times....(winks)....I won't let RSD own me...even though it never lets me forget I have it....I refuse to let it define me....Still have up and down day's....that just let's me know I'm human....And the pain remind's me that I'm alive........Be kind to yourself Kelly....Respectfully, Diana